Sarah Backhouse
Director of Global Communications for Heineken & Entrepreneur
Sarah Backhouse
Director of Global Communications for Heineken & Entrepreneur
Biography
Sarah is an accomplished and sought-after host. She is known for her expertise in emceeing live and virtual events, moderating panel discussions and fireside chats and on-camera hosting.
Sarah’s energetic, sophisticated and engaging style consistently elevates the event experience, bringing impact and inspiration to every moment. She expertly connects core themes, enhancing the flow of events while driving meaningful engagement with the audience.
Working collaboratively with event organizers, Sarah steers discussion topics, edits scripts, and develops thought-provoking interview questions. This ensures each event’s theme resonates powerfully with audiences, leaving them energized and ready to act.
With a background as a broadcaster anchor and journalist and her current role as facilitator of CEOs and Executives of the world’s most respected companies at World 50 Group, her expertise covers critical topics such as climate and sustainability, technology and AI, the macroeconomic landscape and leadership at the highest levels.
A global citizen who easily connects across cultures, Sarah has extensive experience working with clients and engaging audiences worldwide, from the US to Europe and Asia Pacific.
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Emcee (Live & Virtual)
As an emcee, Sarah is the trusted choice for many of the world’s leading companies and global organizations, who count on her to bring energy, insight and engagement to their most important events. Blending sophistication, energy and an international presence, Sarah enriches major conferences by connecting with diverse and discerning audiences. Event organizers rely on Sarah for her unwavering professionalism and her distinct ability to seamlessly tie together complex and often wide-ranging event themes. Her talent for unifying these varied elements leaves attendees with a cohesive, resonant experience that brings the event’s vision to life.
Moderator (Live & Virtual)
Sarah is an accomplished moderator with a unique ability to create environments where her guests shine. She has the ability to seamlessly adapt to any setting–from dynamic panel discussions to intimate fireside chats–and has led conversations with Heads of State, CEOs, business leaders and industry experts. Sarah’s skill in asking incisive questions and her readiness to engage the audience results in lively, impactful and expertly guided conversations. Her talent for drawing out authentic insights highlights her guests’ expertise and creates a memorable experience that resonates with audiences long after the event ends.
Host (Live & Pre-Recorded)
As a former television host and anchor, Sarah brings a commanding on-camera presence and effortlessly engages audiences. Her background with leading broadcasters, including the BBC, Discovery Channel, Fine Living, and Planet Green, has honed her ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and warmly across various topics. A natural communicator with expertise in live studio environments, she creates a genuine connection with viewers, drawing them in with her charisma and depth of knowledge. Notably, Sarah’s role as a recurring host for Al Gore’s "24 Hours of Reality" live broadcast further underscores her commitment to meaningful storytelling, as she helped to illuminate global issues for a worldwide audience.